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Italy Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Italy Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
European Union Crescent, Cbd, Garki, Abuja.
Phone: +0023494602970|0023494602971
Working hours: Close now
Italy Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria
12, Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos
Phone: +0023412710868
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Italy may close on the following Nigerian and Italian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Day | Wednesday, May 27 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Id el Kabir additional holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Republic Day | Tuesday, June 02 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Democracy Day | Friday, June 12 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Al-Hijra | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| The Feast of St. John (Florence, Genoa, Turin) | Wednesday, June 24 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Monday, June 29 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 3 months, 1 week |
1. How many Italian Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
Italy currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Nigerian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Italy. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Italy in Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Italian embassies in Nigeria?
The Italian representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Italian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Children's Day (NG & NG) Wed, May 27, 2026 (3 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in Italy vs Nigeria
Rome, Italy time is 1:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
12:29PMSaturday, May 02, 2026
Rome, Italy
13:29PMSaturday, May 02, 2026